Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job Introduction

Higher Level Teaching Assistant 

Closing date: 30/01/2026 at 12:00 – Interviews WB 02/02/2026

Job Start Date: Preferred 02/03/2026

Contract: Permanent 

Salary Type: Support Staff

Salary Details: Grade D Pro Rata (Grade E would be considered based on experience and impact evidence) 

Hours of Work: 8.30am-4pm Term Time (39 weeks per year/ 35 hours a week)

Location of Role: Rucstall Primary School

Website: www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk E-Mail: adminoffice@rucstall.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic HLTA or teacher with a commitment to raising standards for all of our Pupils. Within the classroom in the morning, you will work under the planning and guidance of the Class Teacher to support and enhance the children’s reading, writing and maths skills. In the afternoons, you will be delivering additional support in small groups/1:1 or providing PPA cover for Class Teachers. We are hoping to find an inspirational member of staff, who is confident to cover classes and support the staff and pupils here at Rucstall Primary School.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be a reflective practitioner who is keen to achieve personal excellence;
• Have high expectations of learners and themselves; 

• Be passionate about making learning experiences exciting, memorable and fun;
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner;
• Be able to create an inspiring and purposeful learning environment;
• Demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ development and pastoral care; 

• Be highly motivated and organised. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Work closely with teachers to support learning in the classroom.
• Promote positive pupil engagement and behaviour.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and caring school environment.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is calm, patient and empathetic in supporting children with emotional needs.
• Is organised, professional and a strong team player.

We can offer:

• Motivated, happy and well-behaved pupils who are ready to learn;
• A highly supportive and dedicated team;
• A well-resourced school;
• Developed intervention programmes, with many prepared resources;
• A SENCo as line manager;
• A ‘buddy’ teaching assistant to support your professional development and induction;
• Training in interventions and some external training as required.

Why not look at our website at www.rucstall.hants.sch.uk to find out more about us?

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are welcomed. 

Applications will be reviewed on submission. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview. 

Failure to send your application form to the above email address may invalidate your application. Please ensure all parts of the application form are completed, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.